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@@ -253,6 +253,8 @@ The `request_sync` service may fail with a 404 if the `project_id` of the HomeGr
   4. Once you begin to create a new `service_account` in the [Google Cloud API Console], ensure you select the project created in  [Actions on Google console] by verifying the `project_id`.  
   5. Enable HomeGraph API to the new project.
 
+Verify that the Google Assistant is available on `https://[YOUR HOME ASSISTANT URL:PORT]/api/google_assistant` If it is working it should return `405: Method Not Allowed` when opened in a browser or via curl.
+
 #### 403 errors on request sync
 
 The `request_sync` service may fail with a 403 if the HomeGraph API is not enabled. Go to [Google API Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/api/homegraph.googleapis.com/overview) and verify that HomeGraph API is enabled for your project.